I have not been keeping up with my blog! I have many more adventures to report and pictures to post but just can't seem to find the time! Hopefully, in 2010 I will get back up to speed. In the meantime, for my faithful followers, I offer a little Christmas gift: this recipe for Peppermint Meltaway cookies! I just made some today after clipping the recipe a couple of weeks ago. These cookies are DY-NO-MITE!!!
Have a wonderful Christmas, y'all!!!
PEPPERMINT MELTAWAYS
Cookie Ingredients
2 cups (1 lb.) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. peppermint extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup corn starch
Glaze Ingredients
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened
¼ tsp. peppermint extract
2 Tbs. milk
2 to 3 drops red food color
candy canes or hard peppermint candy, crushed
Combine butter, powdered sugar and peppermint extract in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour and cornstarch. Beat until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm (30 to 60 minutes.)
Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute, remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely.
Drizzle a little glaze over each cookie and immediately sprinkle with crushed candy. (To make glaze, combine powdered sugar, butter, peppermint extract and enough milk for desired glazing consistency in small bowl. Stir in food color.)
Makes about 8 dozen cookies
